Business
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Oshkosh Arena listed for sale after years of local controversies
The Oshkosh Arena — home of the Milwaukee Bucks’ G-League team — is for sale, and local officials hope the facility finds a second life under new ownership.
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Madison restaurant owner faces felony charges alleging food stamp fraud
The owner of a Madison restaurant wasn’t authorized to have a food assistance card. Yet, he called the state thousands of times to ask about balances on hundreds of different FoodShare cards, prosecutors allege.
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State appeals court upholds ruling that DNR lacks broad authority to regulate PFAS
In a 2-1 decision Wednesday, a three-judge panel said policy changes by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to address PFAS are unlawfully adopted rules that can’t be enforced.
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New children’s museum aims to be catalyst for revitalizing downtown Wausau
A new children’s museum at the site of the former Wausau Center mall is hoping to offer more than an opportunity for kids to expand their understanding of science, technology, engineering and math.
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American Girl closing Middleton headquarters
About 30 people are expected to lose their jobs when the Middleton office closes in late spring.
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Racine-based Rogan’s Shoes sold to national retailer
Racine-based Rogan’s Shoes has been sold to one of the nation’s biggest family footwear retailers.
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Johnson Controls employees sue company for thousands of dollars in unpaid commissions
At least 10 Johnson Controls employees have sued the company, alleging they’re owed thousands of dollars in unpaid commissions.
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Inflation is coming down, but there’s a long way to go, Fed official tells Wisconsin bankers
Inflation has come down noticeably over the last year, while the economy has continued to add new jobs. But there’s still a way to go before interest rates start to come down, leaving Wisconsin industries uncertain.
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Kenosha City Council approves agreement allowing casino project to move forward
The Kenosha City Council on Wednesday approved an agreement with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin that allows a proposed casino project to move forward. The tribe has partnered with Hard Rock International to develop a casino, hotel and entertainment venue on a 60-acre site west of Interstate 94 in Kenosha. A previous attempt by…
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Johnsonville to close Sheboygan County plant, affecting nearly 400 workers
Wisconsin-based sausage manufacturer Johnsonville announced Wednesday it will close its Meadowside plant in Sheboygan County. The closure comes after the company acquired co-manufacturer Salm Partners. The Sheboygan County plant employees 390 workers and will close by the end of the year. Johnsonville’s Countryside and Riverside manufacturing facilities will remain operational. In a press release, Johnsonville…